Landscape photography is an area rarely associated with artificial lighting – there are few forms of photography more dependent on the sun than outdoor and landscape shooting. However, in this tutorial, we’ll show you how tricky or even boring landscapes can be brought to life with a little lighting.


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This is our simple, thirteen step introduction to the world of beach and coastal photography, which can be an extremely varied and rewarding activity. Seasonal changes transform these natural locations from colourful postcard views to brooding winter scenes in a matter of months, but whatever the season, there’s always something to capture!


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In a world dominated by Photoshop, it’s easy to think that any mistakes you make when you take a photo are easy to fix in post-processing. In reality this isn’t true – especially when it comes to composition. There’s more to composition than the rule-of-thirds. You could write a book about it and still only dip into the deep well of knowledge acquired by artists and photographers over the centuries. This article is about an aspect of composition that you may not have thought about much before – Visual Mass. What is this? Visual Mass is the principle that certain visual elements attract the eye more than others.


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Don’t you just hate that little pop-up flash on your camera? Harsh shadows, blown highlights, ugly photos; no fun at all! If only there were a way to turn this little flash into something that you could actually use without being embarrassed of the results. Today we’re going to take a look at a product that promises to do just that: The Gary Fong Pop-Up Flash Diffuser. We’ll discuss pricing and setup and take some test shots to see if it actually makes good on its promise. Tutorial Details * Completion Time: A Few Hours * Difficulty: Intermediate * Requirements: Digital SLR with Pop-Up Flash, and a Fong Puffer


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Like making a perfect omelette, taking a perfect head shot for a modeling portfolio is a simple process. Yet, it’s all the small details that go into the seemingly easy process that make the final product so stunning (or in the case of the omelette, delicious). Today we’re going to break down taking the perfect studio modeling head shot, so you can nail it every time. Tutorial Details: * Completion Time: 3-4 Hours * Difficulty: Advanced * Requirements: Two lights, make-up, and a model


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You’d be surprised how much information is available through your camera’s viewfinder. In today’s tutorial, we’re looking again at one of the most important elements of photography – exposure – and how you can expose a perfect photo using just the information shown in your camera viewfinder!


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It can be hard as a hobbyist, or even professional photographer, to find the resources to continuously expand the tools inside our camera bag. With cameras going out of date after only a couple years, and projects getting larger and larger, forcing us to buy more gear, we can all relate when we say, "Do I really need this?" That's why today we'll be taking a look into a "poor man's camera bag" to find the cheaper alternatives to some of the more expensive gear we accumulate as photographers!


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Sometimes when you’re taking a photo, you can be concentrating so much on your subject that you forget about the background. But have you ever really considered just how important getting a good background is to making great photos? What is a background for? The background enhances the subject by setting the scene, creating atmosphere or providing environmental information. A poor background distracts from your subject and will ruin the photo. A good background does the opposite. It works with the subject to make a great photo. If you do it well, the background can help add mood and atmosphere to the photo. It can help you capture the feeling or impression that you have of a place. Backgrounds help you be a more creative and expressive photographer by adding visual elements that enhance the subject.


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The biggest problem photographers have when shooting is overcoming or utilizing typically horrible light. Keep in mind that photography is all about light. So when you decide to shoot concerts, the very first thing you need to assess is the light. Pay close attention to color, quality, and direction of the light. Choose your approach to shooting based on what light is available to work with.


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Street photography emerged in the late 20th Century as a means for capturing everyday life, for documenting social activity, and to “hold a mirror up to society”. Hopefully this tutorial will provide some useful advice for street photography as well as highlighting some of the ethical and practical issues that will help you get started on you quest to document life on the streets!


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